Cotton-Wool Unbleached Blend Suiting Fabric from Germany
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 65% cotton and 35% wool, weighing 180 g/m², designed for tailoring suits and jackets. It falls under HTS 5212.11.10 because it is an unbleached cotton fabric under 200 g/m² containing 36% or more wool by weight, per Chapter 52 definitions for woven cotton blends. The natural off-white appearance results from no bleaching process.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain lab test reports verifying exact fiber composition (≥36% wool) and weight ≤200 g/m² to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to pure cotton headings
• Include commercial invoice detailing unbleached state, weave type, and yarn number per US note formulas; ensure no bleaching agents in production process